Grand Traverse County Physical, Cultural & Historical Features

Note 1: The Cultural Feature "Locales" can be very helpful in getting oriented in a new community.
Note 2: Links for Local Area Search and Driving Directions are below each feature map.

Physical Features
Bays 6
Beaches 1
Capes 9
Islands 10
Lakes 81
Streams 34
Summits 5
Swamps 3
Cultural Features
Airports 5
Bridges 1
Buildings 53
Cemeteries 36
Churches 93
Civil 17
Dams 1
Harbors 2
Hospitals 12
Locales 68
Parks 51
Post Offices 10
Reservoirs 4
Schools 53
Towers 8
Historical Features
Hospitals 1
Locales 8
Parks 1
Post Offices 28
  • Physical Features are the natural features of the Earth's surface.
  • Cultural Features are landscape features that were created or shaped by humans.
  • Historical Features are features that no longer exist on the landscape.
  • Historical Landmarks: Michigan's National Historic Landmarks